Calycanthus 'Aphrodite'

Sweetshrub, Spicebush

Family: Calycanthaceae Calycanthus


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, screen, specimen
Height 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Spread 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green, red
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage